There's something incredibly soothing about the soft, warm glow of homemade beeswax candles, especially at night after the littles are in bed. But the golden glow and long burn time are just the beginning of a handmade beeswax candle's charm. Unlike paraffin candles - which release carcinogens like toluene and benzene into the air- they burn clean [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Banana Tea For Restful Sleep
I thought I had bananas all figured out. They're delicious in banana walnut muffins, stirred into yogurt with a drizzle of honey, or dried for an on-the-go snack. But banana tea for sleep? Is that really a thing?Yep, because bananas are so much weirder than they seem. First of all, they don't even grow on trees. Banana plants are actually [...] Continue Reading
Quick & Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe (Paleo, Whole30)
This delicious, protein-packed egg drop soup is one of my "go to" easy recipes when I need to get something on the table quickly. If you have homemade chicken broth or good quality store-bought broth on hand, you can make it in about 15 minutes from start to finish. It's kid-approved, and cleanup is pretty easy, too.So what is egg drop soup, [...] Continue Reading
How To Make DIY Hand Sanitizer With Natural Ingredients
Inside: What I use instead of conventional hand sanitizer, and what I buy when I don’t want to make my own.Certain microbes in dirt make us healthier, smarter, and even happier, and kids actually need exposure to germs in order to train the immune system. (1) That’s why I love this quote . . . First child eats dirt – parent calls the doctor. [...] Continue Reading
Black Elderberry Gummies Recipe for Kids (And Adults!)
I don't know what I love more about these elderberry gummies - the fact that they're basically mess-proof, or that my kids love them enough to take them without being reminded. I think it's that last part, but I'm also fine with not having homemade elderberry syrup splattered across the floor when my boys decide to turn breakfast into an impromptu [...] Continue Reading
8 Lemon Balm Benefits + Easy Recipes for Tea, Tincture & More
Do you ever need a natural little pick-me-up to lift your mood after a draining week, or something to help get a better night’s sleep, or even something to soothe a child's upset tummy . . . lemon balm can help with all of that! Although I included it as an ingredient in my sleep dust recipe, I didn't go into much detail on the benefits of lemon [...] Continue Reading
Elderberry Syrup Recipe (VIDEO)
Hippocrates is said to have called this plant his "medicine chest," and for thousands of years it's been revered in folk medicine for its therapeutic properties. (1) Now studies are starting to confirm what tradition has long held: elderberries are a delicious and effective way to support immune function during cold and flu season.Unlike fire [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Strawberry Jello Recipe (Made With Real Fruit)
You know what I expect to see in strawberry recipes? Actual strawberries, which unfortunately you won't find in boxed strawberry jello mix. That's why I love this homemade strawberry jello recipe, which is made with real strawberries and wholesome ingredients like honey, lemon juice and gelatin, which supports youthful skin, healthy digestion and [...] Continue Reading
